Greeley Square is the smaller, greener twin of Herald Square across 34th Street - movable chairs, planted beds and a plaza sitting in the middle of one of the busiest retail corridors in the country. Filling it with music, dance and circus acts for a full day gives you free performance at the exact spot where Midtown foot traffic is heaviest. Sit down in one of the green chairs and let the programme come to you.
What to expect
Expect rotating performances through the day on the plaza, movable tables and chairs to sit at, and a constantly refreshing audience of shoppers and commuters. Circus arts here means acrobatics and juggling at close range rather than a big-top setup. Food kiosks operate on the plaza itself.
Good to know
- Greeley Square is at Broadway, Sixth Avenue and 32nd Street; the B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W at 34th Street-Herald Square exits beside it.
- Free and open to the public — it is a permitted public event, so no ticket or RSVP is involved.
- Movable public seating is set out across the plaza, first-come.
- The plaza is level and fully accessible from every side.
- There are food kiosks and public restrooms nearby in Herald Square.
- Midday and early evening are the busiest windows.
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Common questions
Where is Greeley Square?
At Broadway, Sixth Avenue and 32nd Street in Manhattan, just south of Herald Square.
Is it free?
Yes — it is free public programming in a pedestrian plaza.
Is there seating?
Yes, movable public chairs and tables are set out on the plaza.
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